GRE Word List
ENDEMIC
belonging or native to a particular people or country
The meaning of the word endemic is belonging or native to a particular people or country.
Random words
| Word | Meaning |
|---|---|
| contravene | to go or act contrary to : violate |
| pith | a usually continuous central strand of spongy tissue in the stems of most vascular plants that probably functions chiefly in storage |
| tempo | the rate of speed of a musical piece or passage indicated by one of a series of directions (such as largo, presto, or allegro) and often by an exact metronome marking |
| simplistic | excessively simple or simplified : treating a problem or subject with false simplicity by omitting or ignoring complicating factors or details |
| barb | a medieval cloth headdress passing over or under the chin and covering the neck |
| conception | the process of becoming pregnant involving fertilization or implantation or both |
| avid | characterized by enthusiasm and vigorous pursuit : very eager and enthusiastic |
| skirmish | a minor fight in war usually incidental to larger movements |
| distinct | distinguishable to the eye or mind as being discrete (see discrete |
| rolling | (of land) rising and falling in long gentle slopes; happening continuously by stages; Ex. rolling devolution of power to local governments |